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Battle of Bosworth |
(22nd August 1485) Henry - 5000 men Richard - 10,000 men Richard lost due to the Stanley's not taking part in the battle against Henry. Richard separated himself from his troops, was killed by Stanley's troops. God had dictated these events, therefore Henry deserved the throne. |
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Heir Presumptive |
Someone who is likely to be the next monarch, but can be displaced from the line of succession by the birth of a child to the current ruler. |
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Titulus Regius |
Declared that Edward V1 marriage ro Elizabeth Woodville was invalid and their children were illegitimate. Elizabeth of York was no longer illegitimate. |
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Meeting of Parliament |
(1485) Declared that Henry's reign had begun on 21st August (a day before the battle) This made Richard an usurper. |
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Act of Resumption |
(1486) Allowed Hebry to take back all of the land owned by the Crown. Gave Henry more spending power compared to the rest of the nobility. |
